1/48 MC.202 early recommended for Hasegawa

The Macchi C.202 Folgore was the most effective Italian mass-produced fighter aircraft of World War II. It first flew in August 1940 and entered Regia Aeronautica's armament in 1941. The combination of the proven Italian airframe with the German Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine made it a machine that could defy contemporary Allied types including the Spitfire and P-40. The early production series differed from later variants by, among other things, the layout of the dashboard, which reflected the original Italian design approaches before the gradual integration of German elements. It is this detail that is crucial for modellers seeking a historically faithful design.

The Yahu Model YMA4809 1:48 scale photo-etch kit features a color-matched dashboard matching the early version of the C.202, designed specifically for the Hasegawa Macchi C.202 Early Version kit. Thanks to JustStick technology - a self-adhesive finish on the parts - the need for glue is eliminated and assembly is straightforward even for less experienced modelers. Compared to the plastic originals, the photo-etched parts deliver significantly finer details, sharper edges and a true-to-life instrument colour scheme that approximates the actual cabin appearance without further painting.